Lewes welcomes 'superb' new pumptrack

Clark & Kent Contractors, the specialist team that built the London 2012 Olympic BMX track and, more recently, Newhaven Skatepark and Pumptrack, this time brought their expertise to Lewes to construct the pumptrack.

Councillor Johnny Denis, Cabinet Member for Leisure, said: "It's fantastic that so many cyclists and scooter enthusiasts are embracing this superb new pumptrack; it's a great new asset for Landport."

A pumptrack allows riders to race at speed using their body weight to 'pump' themselves around the track.

Opened in April, the project was funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, community infrastructure levy from the South Downs National Park, and Lewes District Council.

The council has also enabled local residents to get involved in a DIY style build at the skatepark.

Councillor Wendy Maples, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Wellbeing, said: "As local ward councillors, Nick and I are thrilled to see this excellent development on Landport's doorstep - but this is also a brilliant facility for the whole of Lewes. It's been wonderful to see a real range of ages enjoying the pumptrack from tiny scooters to teen cyclists - even a few parents have been having a go!"

Alongside this new facility, the council has also recently made improvements to the skatepark and to the biodiversity of the recreation grounds with new 500 m² of wildflower margin areas. Bird boxes and solitary bee hotels were added throughout, creating pollinator-friendly zones and boosting the natural side of the park.

 

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